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Smoked Salmon and Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Creamy ricotta flavored with lemon and dill topped with smoked salmon makes quick, elegant crostini.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon finely chopped
  • 6 slices bread

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • toaster, grill, or griddle
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and ground pepper until smooth and evenly mixed.
  2. Stir in the finely chopped smoked salmon until distributed through the ricotta mixture.
  3. Toast the bread slices using a toaster, grill, or griddle until golden and crisp.
  4. Spread a generous tablespoon of the ricotta and salmon mixture onto each toasted bread slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ricotta for easier mixing.
  • Adjust salt to taste depending on how salty the smoked salmon is.
  • Serve crostini immediately to keep the bread crisp.